Runs
In addition to our races and running events, the VHTRC is associated with a number of unofficial training runs. These runs require no sign-up, offer no guarantees, and no one is officially in charge. But there will surely be a number of club members there.
Weekly training runs
Sundays in the Park
Every Sunday at 8:00 am, Rock Creek Park
Explore the trails of Rock Creek Park on these low-key runs. We leave at 8:00 am from either Peirce Mill or Theodore Roosevelt Island and the runs are roughly 7–10 miles long (see the schedule). No sign-up required.
Wednesday “Wolfpack” Runs
Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Great Falls Park
Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm the VHTRC, in partnership with DC Capital Striders, leads a trail run in Great Falls National Park.
Upcoming training runs
July 4 Trifecta Day 1: Browntown Loop
July 4, 2025
23.0 miles
Washington, VA
Smooth, runnable loop up and over the Blue Ridge and back. Wear red, white, and blue.
July 4 Trifecta Day 2: Sophie’s Death March
July 5, 2025
24.2 miles
Syria, VA
Also known as “Shenandoah’s National Park’s greatest hits,” this 24-mile loop’s highlights include White Oak Canyon, Hawksbill, Stony Man, all connected by beautiful ridge running on the Appalachian Trail.
July 4 Trifecta Day 3: Katie’s Death March
July 6, 2025
15.5 miles
Washington, VA
A figure-eight loop on the trails in Shenandoah National Park, featuring an opening climb up Little Devil Stairs, a mid-run stop at Elkwallow, some excellent views from Hogback, and a long, bombing downhill finish. Also the shortest of the three Trifecta runs, but one that will still present a fair challenge for your running legs!
VHTRC All Access: Prince William Forest Park
July 12, 2025
9.9 miles
Quantico, VA
An introduction to trail running, with emphasis on trail navigation, in Prince William Forest Park.
VHTRC All Access: Massanuttens
August 16, 2025
10.1 miles
Fort Valley, VA
An introduction to trail running with emphasis on nutrition, in the Massanutten Mountains.
VHTRC All Access: Shenandoah River State Park
September 6, 2025
9.5 miles
A celebratory party in Shenandoah River State Park.
Vicki’s Death March
November 28, 2025
25.3 miles
Nethers, VA
Often referred to as “Shenandoah’s National Park’s greatest hits,” this 25-mile loop’s highlights include White Oak Canyon, Hawksbill, Stony Man, all connected by beautiful ridge running on the Appalachian Trail.